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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Blood in the water

by Pamela Dell

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2003

A group of teenagers finds themselves in a dangerous situation involving a missing person and a potential crime, forcing them to confront their fears and make difficult choices.

Concern Level

43/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some romantic tension may be present, but not explicit.

Violence / Gore50

The story involves threats, danger, and potential harm.

Profanity / Language20

Some moderate profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is present.

Scary / Disturbing40

The suspenseful and dangerous plot can be scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

The teenagers demonstrate courage in facing the dangerous situation.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a prominent theme.

Love & Friendship20

Some loyalty among friends is shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of facing consequences are present.

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